Hello Rise

So we just completed Day 4 of Rise. I love this school and I hope I always feel that way. (I hear some of you now, I know it's only day 4) I love that the director and the staff are in the lobby and outside for drop off and pick up. I love that on day one the director and other staff not only knew Connors name but mine and Hunters as well. I love that I have complete confidence in his teachers and staff. His teachers have been there 3 plus years. I love that they love on Connor like he was their own. I love that he gets group therapies. Gosh I'll have to continue to add to this list. But you know what I love the most? That they delight in his accomplishments and that they are there to push and encourage him to be his best. Look at what our little guy accomplished today? That's right, he not only drank his entire 7 oz of milk out of the honey bear but he held it himself. Way to go Connor. This pic was taken before school. But I can't figure out how to upload the video of him doing it. Boo

Why My Boys Take Fermented Cod Liver Oil

I've been wanting to write this post for awhile. Specifically for a friend whose daughter has eczema. I read all kinds of health blogs and have known we should be consistently taking FCLO because of all the benefits. I bought it when I was pregnant with Hunter but couldn't choke it down. So about 6 or 7 months ago I started Hunter and Connor on FCLO. At the beginning I had some resistance from Hunter but now he takes the chocolate flavor like a champ. And Connor, he's just a stud. I have him taking the unflavored liquid FCLO. You know, the stuff that I couldn't get down. Hunter has eczema and I've seen a huge difference in his skin. We haven't seen any eczema in Connor, so I'm hoping its the result of him taking FCLO preventatively.

So here's why we take it:

1. Its Rich in Vitamin D-

• This supports Immune health and fights infections (Connor needs all the help he can get). 
• Cancer Prevention
• Low levels of Vitamin D are associated with thyroid (DS kids are known to have thyroid issues and I'd like to do all I can to help prevent)

2. Omega 3 fatty acid

• Reduces inflammation
• Reverses Eczema-tightens pores of go tract and prevents toxins and pathogens and partially digested foods from entering the bloodstream and overwhelming the blood stream. Because immune system is partially wired to the gut, omega-3 fatty acids prevent hypersensitive reactions to immune system. Which means the ahi-inflammitory and anti-allergy properties of omega-3 can heal eczema. (http://www.progressivehealth.com/a-natural-oil-to-help-your-eczema.htm)

3. Rich in DHA

• Brain development- why not take something that is non-synthetic

There are so many more benefits to FCLO but those are the top 3 reasons I have the boys taking it. 

We choose Green Pastures because of the way it is processed. Green Pasture extracts without heat and is preserved thru a slow fermentation process, keeping all the vitamins. 

Hello 35!

Well, Hello 35! I'm not quite sure where the time has gone. It seems like once you have kids, it just moves so quickly. I love the saying, "The days are long, but the years are short". So true wise person that said that.
I got a text from a friend a few nights ago sharing with me that she had a miscarriage. Ugh. It reminded me that 5 years ago today, I had my first miscarriage. And a piece of my heart broke all over again for her. But time with God's hand, does mend the breakage.
I'm meditating on how fortunate and how God's favor has been in our lives. It's not been easy, but its been a beautiful ride. 

PS I promise to update after Connors first day of school.